ISTANBUL (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkish companies to expand their investments in Pakistan, highlighting opportunities across key sectors including energy, mining and minerals, infrastructure, maritime services, logistics, information technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, agriculture and privatisation.
The invitation came during a series of meetings with senior executives of Türkiye's leading business groups and industry organisations in Istanbul as part of the prime minister's official visit to the country.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Türkiye and attracting greater foreign investment through a business-friendly environment.
He emphasised the long-standing brotherly ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, saying both countries should translate their strong political relationship into deeper economic and commercial partnerships.
The prime minister also highlighted Pakistan's improving macroeconomic indicators and ongoing economic reforms, assuring investors that the government remains committed to maintaining a transparent, predictable and investor-friendly business climate.
Istanbul, July 4 2026. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a series of meetings with senior executives of Türkiye's leading business groups and industry organizations in Istanbul, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and attracting… pic.twitter.com/koKCQcLZFT
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) July 4, 2026Shehbaz noted that the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) continues to provide one-window facilitation and institutional support for both local and international investors in coordination with federal and provincial authorities.
During a meeting with Çalık Holding Chairman Ahmet Çalık, the prime minister discussed investment opportunities in Pakistan's energy, infrastructure, information technology and privatisation sectors, welcoming the company's interest in expanding its footprint in the country.
In separate talks with representatives of the Albayrak Group, Shehbaz encouraged the company to increase its investment in maritime infrastructure, port modernisation and logistics, acknowledging its contribution to Pakistan's transport and connectivity sectors.
The prime minister also met the president of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), where he appreciated the organisation's efforts to strengthen business-to-business cooperation between the two countries.
He proposed establishing a structured mechanism for regular engagement between Pakistan's and Türkiye's private sectors and invited TOBB to lead a high-level business delegation to Pakistan to explore emerging investment opportunities.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, Turkish business leaders expressed confidence in Pakistan's improving economic outlook and reiterated their interest in expanding investments and forging long-term partnerships across several strategic sectors.
The meetings follow the signing of three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Pakistan and Türkiye last week to enhance institutional collaboration, technical cooperation and knowledge sharing in the power sector during high-level consultations in Istanbul.
Prime Minister Shehbaz arrived in Türkiye on Friday at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after attending the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran.